Find out how popular the last name Tecuatl is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tecuatl.

Tecuatl, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tecuatl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tecuatl in America

Tecuatl is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tecuatl surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tecuatl.

The history of the last name Tecuatl

The surname "TECUATL" originates from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec civilization in Mexico. It is believed to have emerged around the 14th century, during the height of the Aztec Empire.

The name "TECUATL" is derived from the Nahuatl word "tēcuātl," which translates to "lord" or "ruler." This suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals of high social standing or nobility within the Aztec society.

One of the earliest known references to the name "TECUATL" can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented various aspects of Aztec life, including their social hierarchy and tribute system.

In the Codex Mendoza, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name "TECUATL" serving as administrators or leaders in various regions under Aztec control.

During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, many indigenous names, including "TECUATL," were recorded by Spanish chroniclers and scribes. These records provide valuable insights into the prevalence and distribution of the name among the Aztec population.

Some notable individuals who carried the surname "TECUATL" throughout history include:

1. Cuauhtémoc TECUATL (c. 1495 - 1525), the last Tlatoani (ruler) of the Aztec Empire, who led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors before being captured and executed.

2. Tlacaélel TECUATL (c. 1398 - 1487), a prominent Aztec statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Aztec Empire.

3. Moctezuma TECUATL (c. 1466 - 1520), the ninth Tlatoani of the Aztec Empire, renowned for his lavish palace and extensive tribute system.

4. Cuitláhuac TECUATL (c. 1476 - 1520), a brief ruler of the Aztec Empire who succeeded his brother Moctezuma II but died shortly after from an epidemic.

5. Xicotencatl TECUATL (c. 1480 - 1521), a renowned Aztec military leader and warrior who fought against the Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of Mexico.

While the surname "TECUATL" has its roots in the Aztec civilization, it continues to be carried by descendants of indigenous Mexican communities to this day, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tecuatl

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tecuatl.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tecuatl was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tecuatl was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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